Spring 2019 Cumulative Curricular Actions

School of Art and Design

Accessories Design

• Change co-requisites of LD 133 Footwear Design I, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs. , from LD 121 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved

• Change prerequisites of LD 134 Footwear Design II, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs., from LD 111, LD 121, and LD 133 to LD 133
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change co-requisites of LD 143 Handbag Design I, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs., from LD 111 and LD 121 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change perquisites of LD 182 Performance Materials for Athletic Footwear, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs., from LD 111 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change perquisites of LD 184 Athletic Footwear Sketching,5 cr., 1 lec., 3 studio/lab hrs., from LD 182 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change prerequisites of LD 185 Athletic Footwear Drafting,5 cr., 1 lec., 3 studio/lab hrs. , from LD 184 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved

Accessories Design BFA degree program:

• Drop LD 134 Footwear Design II, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs., and LD 144 Handbag Design II, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs., from the existing list of required bridge courses

Add the following statements to the major page:

• Students who hold an AAS degree from the School of Art and Design and who wish to transfer into the BFA program from the following majors: Fashion Design, Jewelry Design, Menswear and Textile/Surface Design are required to complete LD-133 and LD-143 prior to 5th semester
• Students who hold an AAS degree from the School of Art and Design and who wish to transfer into the BFA program from the following majors: Communication Design Pathways, Fine Arts, Illustration, Interior Design and Photography are required to complete the 1-yr AAS degree in Accessories Design prior to starting 5th semester.
• Students who hold an AAS degree from the School of Business and Technology or Liberal Arts and who wish to transfer into the BFA program from the following majors are required to complete the 1-yr AAS degree in Accessories Design prior to starting 5th semester.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

Communication Design Pathways

• Deactivation of AD 111 Advertising Design Foundation I, 4.5 cr., 9 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2019
  Action: Approved
• Change credits of CT 301 Intro to Dynamic Environments from 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs; update course of study, course learning outcomes and course description
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved

• New course CT 303 Dynamic Branding, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course introduces the theories, principles, and skills of dynamic brand identity design. The primary focus is on the use of time, motion, and sound to communicate brand message and personality. Advanced concepts and techniques such as fluid identity, data-driven design, and generative design are also discussed.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Related Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course CT 304 Design Systems for UX and UI, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): AD 383 and CT 300
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This advanced digital design course focuses on the process of creating a design system including visual, audio, time-based, interactive, and behavioral components that can be assembled to build applications. A successful design system is an extension of brand identity which provides a centralized, and evolving map of a brand’s products and direction.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Related Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course CT 401 User Experience (UX) and Interaction Design (IxD), 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): CT 304 Design System for UX and UI
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: User experience design (UX) and interaction design (IxD) formulate the user’s perceptions of and responses to the use of a product, system, or service. This course addresses all crucial aspects of user experience design, as well as explores new possibilities for advanced interaction design such as Internet of things (IoT), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and artificial intelligence assistant (AIA).
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Related Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Blended delivery of PK 315 Digital Prepress for Packaging Design, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved
• Change course title of PK 317 from Packaging Design Process to Design Process, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.; update learning outcomes and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change course title of PK 318 from Packaging Design Process Studio I to Design Process Studio, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs.; update learning outcomes and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change course title of PK 319 from Packaging Design Studio II to Strategic Design Studio, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs.; update learning outcomes, course description and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change course title of PK 325 from Typography for Brand Packaging to Brand Identity Design for Consumer Products, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.; update learning outcomes, course description and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of PK 341 from Computer Graphics for Packaging Design to Digital Tools I, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.; update learning outcomes, course description and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of PK 342 from Advanced Computer Graphics for Packaging Design to Digital Tools II, 2cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.; update course description and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of PK 343 from Explorations in 3D for Packaging Design to Explorations in 3D, 2 cr., 4 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of PK 354 from Packaging Design Strategy to Design Strategy, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.; update learning outcomes, course description and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of PK 418 from Packaging Design Studio III to Experiential Brand Design Studio, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs.; update learning outcomes, course description and updated course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of PK 427 from Packaging Design Portfolio Preparation to Designer’s Portfolio, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Update course of study of PK 431 Sustainable Packaging Design, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.; course approved for Blended delivery
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020 
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of PK 463 from Packaging Design for Professional Practice to Professional Practice, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.; update learning outcomes, course description and update course of study
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Update course of study and course description of PK 491 Internship, 3 cr.; add co-requisite of PK 427
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved

Advertising and Digital Design BFA degree program:

• Drop CT 371 Introduction to Kinetic Typography, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Related Area in Semester 5
• Drop CT 321 Print and Digital Production, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Related Area in Semester 5
• Add CT 303 Dynamic Branding, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Related Area in Semester 5
• Add CT 302 Digital Product Design I, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Related Area in Semester 5
• Drop CT 341 Design for Web-based User Interface, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Related Area in Semester 6
• Add CT 304 Design Systems for UX and UI, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Related Area in Semester 6
• Drop CT Elective, 2 cr., from Related Area in Semester 7
• Drop Liberal Arts Elective choice, 3 cr., from Semester 7
• Add CT 401 User Experience (UX) and Interaction Design (IxD), 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Related Area in Semester 7
• Add choice – see CT/AD Electives, 2 cr., to Major or Related Area Elective in Semester 7
• Drop choice – see Major Area Electives, 4-6 cr., from Major Area in Semester 8
• Drop choice – see Related Area Electives, 2 cr., from Related Area in Semester 8
• Add choice – see General Education Requirements, 3 cr., to Liberal Arts in Semester 8
• Add choice – see CT/AD Electives, 4-5 cr., to Major or Related Area Elective in Semester 8
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

Graphic Design BFA degree program:

• Drop CT 371 Introduction to Kinetic Typography, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs. to Semester 5
• Add CT 303 Dynamic Branding, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs. in Semester 5
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

Packaging Design BFA degree program:

• Drop Art History (G9) choice, 3 cr., from Related Area, in Semester 5
• Add CT 303 Dynamic Branding, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Related Area in Semester 5
• Drop Related Area Elective choice, 2 cr., from Semester 6
• Add Art History (G9) choice, 3 cr., to Liberal Arts in Semester 6
• Add Liberal Arts choice, 3 cr., to Semester 6
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design BFA degree program

• Drop VP 332 Merchandising Lab for In Store Design, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Major Area in Semester 6
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020

• Drop PH 118 Beginning Digital Photography, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Related Area in Semester 6
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020

• Add CT 303 Dynamic Branding, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Related Area in Semester 6
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

Computer Graphics

• Update prerequisites of CG 251 Digital Editing for Film and Video, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from CG 111or PH 114, or approval of chairperson to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

Fashion Design

• Update prerequisites of FF 211 Visual Design Concepts III, 2 cr., 4 studio/lab hrs., from FD 127 to FF 161
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• New interdisciplinary course FD 300 Fashion Design Concept Launchpad (Interdisciplinary), 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): Must be in enrolled in the Fashion Design BFA Program
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This is an interdisciplinary course cross-listed with EP 300. In this dynamic forum, students identify new opportunities in the fashion market and create innovative product concepts and business plans through cross disciplinary collaborative partnerships. Focus is placed on apparel and fashion products. Students develop skills and resources as both designers and entrepreneurs, culminating in product design, technical specification, business strategy and pitch for a Launchpad into the marketplace.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Related Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

Illustration

Illustration 2-Year AAS Degree Program:

• Drop FA 119 2D Design for Illustrators as Related Area Elective in Semester 1
• Add FA 110 Sculpture Studio: Visual Expression of Form and Space as Related Area Elective in Semester 1
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved 

• Change prerequisites of IL 461 Illustration Workshop, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs., from IL 378 or IL 379 to IL 378 or IL 379 or IL 377
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action:  Approved

• Update title of IL 491 Mentor/Specialization Projects I to Mentor/Specialization Projects; change prerequisites from IL 378 or IL 379 to IL 378 or IL 379 or IL 325
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved
• Deactivation of IL 492 Mentor/Specialization Projects II, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approve

Interior Design

• Blended delivery of ID 282 Design Technology I, 3 cr., 6 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved

• Change prerequisites of ID 354 CAD III, 1.5 cr., 3 studio/lab hrs., from ID 214 and ID 255 to ID 283
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved

Jewelry Design

• Change prerequisites of JD 239 Design Capstone/Portfolio,5 cr., 5 studio/lab hrs., from JD 237 and JD 271 to JD 240 and JD 271
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2021
  Action: Approved

School of Business and Technology

Advertising and Marketing Communications

Advertising and Marketing Communications 1-Year AAS Degree Program:

• Update list of major area electives to remove 300-level courses AC 341 and AC 362.
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change English credit requirements to allow students to register for EN 121 English Composition and a choice of any 200 or 300 level English/Literature course
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

Advertising and Marketing Communications 2-year AAS Degree Programs

• Change English credit requirements to allow students to register for EN 121 English Composition and a choice of any 200 or 300 level English/Literature course.
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

Advertising and Marketing Communication BS Degree Program:

• Expand the choice of Economics choices from four courses to seven. New list of Economics choice is SS 200, 201, 302, 343, 443, 445 and 446.
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Expand the courses from EN321, 361, 362, 363, 364 or FI256 to include these plus the following and any new 200-300 level writing courses:
  • EN 200 Digital Writing
  • EN 202 Women Write New York City
  • EN 266 / FI 256 Screenwriting I
  • EN 301 Imaginative Worlds
  • EN 303 Writing Mystery and Crime Fiction
  • EN 304 Writing as Activism (honors)
  • EN 321 Strategies of Business Communication
  • EN 322 Writing in the Art and Design Professions
  • EN 323 Specialized Writing and Thesis Preparation
  • EN 324 Writing on The Arts
  • EN 325 Playwriting
  • EN 361 Creative Writing
  • EN 362 Creative Nonfiction
  • EN 363 Fiction Writing
  • EN 364 Poetry Writing
  • EN 365 Research Writing
  • EN 390 The Uncanny (Honors)
  • EN 399 The Craft of Writing Poetry (Honors)
    Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
    Action:  Approved

• Update list of major area electives to remove 200-level courses AC 211, AC 242 and AC 262.
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved

• Remove AC 232 Radio and TV Copywriting Workshop and AC 291 Campaign Plans and Presentations from list of major area electives choice
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved

• Deactivation of AC 291 Campaign Plans and Presentations, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs. Course is to be replaced by new course AC 300 Campaign Plans and Presentations for Profit and Non-Profit Companies and Organizations
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• New course AC 300 Campaign Plans and Presentations for Profit and Non-Profit Companies and Organizations (replaces AC 291), 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): approval of chairperson or instructor
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Working on actual industry and non-profit cases and projects, students prepare recommendations for campaigns marketing analysis and planning, marketing research, creative, media, promotion, budget, public relations and present.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course AC 312 Multi-Channel Copywriting, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): AC 231
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Explores how to effectively use today’s leading power tools of advertising – TV, Radio, Online/Digital/Social Audio/ Video – to create, craft and execute innovative marketing messages that produce results on the key broadcast platforms used by global, national and local marketers.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course AC 404 Public Relations Cases, Campaigns and Strategies, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): AC 221 and AC 321
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Students develop and refine their critical thinking skills in selecting, creating and applying tools, techniques, and principles of public relations to a variety of managerial cases and problem situations. Using real-life case studies, they track current public relations issues, and evaluate successful and unsuccessful PR initiatives.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved 

• Blended delivery of AC 411 Brand Management, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action:  Approved

• Blended delivery of AC 471 Media Planning, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved

Direct and Interactive Marketing

Direct and Interactive Marketing BS Degree Program

• Drop DM 211 Workshop in Direct Marketing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Semester 5
• Add DM 300 Direct & Interactive Marketing Principles, Issues, and Application, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Semester 5
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action:  Approved

• New course DM 300 Direct & Interactive Marketing Principles, Issues, and Application, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): AC 114 or equivalent
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Students examine both the strategic objectives and capabilities of Direct Marketing as a unique tool in the marketing mix. They are challenged to get hands-on experience with Direct Marketing by designing their own Direct Advertising campaigns. 
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship BS Degree Program:

• Semester 7 - Replace Related Area BL 343 Introduction to Business Law with: Related Area BL 343 Introduction to Business Law or FM 324 Business of Licensing or IN 441 International Business Law or IN 443 International Business Strategies for Fashion Law in Semester 7
• Semester 7 – Add SS 445 to list of Liberal Arts Economics Choices in Semester 7. Economics choice text should now read Economics: 6 credits. SS 242 and CHOICE of SS 343, SS 443 or SS 445
• Remove IC 497 Senior Internship C: Career Planning from Related Area Elective Semester 8
• Add choice – see Internship or Major or Related Area Elective choice to Related Area Elective Semester 8
• Remove the FM 116 Fashion Business Practices as bridge course requirement for program
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New interdisciplinary course EP 300 Fashion Design Concept Launchpad (Interdisciplinary), 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): EP 311
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This is an interdisciplinary course cross-listed with FD 300. In this dynamic forum, students identify new opportunities in the fashion market and create innovative product concepts and business plans through cross disciplinary collaborative partnerships. Focus is placed on apparel and fashion products. Students develop skills and resources as both designers and entrepreneurs, culminating in product design, technical specification, business strategy and pitch for a Launchpad into the marketplace.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Related Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course EP 362 Introduction to Blockchain for Creative Businesses, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Students understand and utilize Blockchain technology, including how it applies to creative-based businesses and entrepreneurship. Using the tools of entrepreneurship and innovation, they develop concepts for new business opportunities in creative fields, products, and ventures. The fundamentals of blockchain and digital assets, applied to new and innovative business opportunities and ventures for the creative industries are covered.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Elective, Related Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Creation of new Business and Technology Minor Creative Entrepreneurship
  Students must complete 5 courses, or 15 credits selected in any sequence:
  • Required course: EP 311 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Any four courses may be selected: EP 360 Social Enterprise, EP 361 Cognitive Entrepreneurship, EP 362 Introduction to Blockchain for Creative Businesses, DM 321 Database Marketing,
    Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
    Action: Approved

Fashion Business Management

Fashion Business Management 1-Year AAS Degree Program

Semester 1:

• Drop FM 114 Introduction to the Fashion Industry, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 117 Introduction to Fashion Marketing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 224 Merchandising Math, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop AC-111 Advertising and Promotion from Related Area, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Related Area
• Drop TS-111 Fundamentals of Textiles from Related Area, 3 , 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Related Area
• Add FM 108 First Year Experience I, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 203 Business Intelligence in Buying and Planning, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 110 Product Elements and Principles, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs. to Major Area
• Add TS 110 Product Elements and Principles Laboratory, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs. to Major Area
• Add Major Area Elective choice, 3 cr.

Semester 2:

• Drop FM 268 Team Development, 5 cr., 2 lec., 1 studio/lab hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 244 Product Development, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 225 Fashion Merchandising, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 262 Contemporary Retail Management, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Add FM 109 First Year Experience II, 2 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 204 Innovation in Product Development, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 205 Fashion Marketing and Digital Technology, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 206 Strategies in Merchandising, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 207 Retail Strategies, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area

Update Electives on Major Page:

• Remove FM 212 Case Studies in Fashion Marketing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from list of Major Area Electives
• Remove FM 245 Fashion Forecasting for Merchandisers, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from list of Major Area Electives
• Remove FM 491 Summer Internship: Fashion Merchandising in London, 4 cr., from list of Major Area Electives
• Remove MG 153 Excel for Business, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from list of Related Area Electives
• Remove CL 112 Faces and Places in Fashion, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs., from list of Related Area Electives
• Add AC 141 Introduction to Journalism, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to list of Related Area Electives
• Add AC 171 Mass Communications, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to list of Related Area Electives
• Add CG 121 Applications of Social Media, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to list of Related Area Electives
• Add TS 215 The History of Textile Trade and Technology, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs to list of Related Area Electives
• Add TS 261 Introduction to Weft Knitting Principles, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs. to list of Related Area Electives
• Change IC 296, IC 297 to IC 296/297 or IC 298 Internship in list of Related Area Electives
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved

Fashion Business Management 2-Year AAS Degree Program

Semester 1:

• Drop FM 114 Introduction to the Fashion Industry, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop AC 111 Advertising and Promotion, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Related Area
• Drop MG 153 Excel for Business, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Related Area
• Add FM 108 First Year Experience I, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 245 Fashion Forecasting for Merchandisers, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area

Semester 2:

• Drop FM 117 Introduction to Fashion Marketing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 262 Contemporary Retail Management, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 268 Team Development Workshop, 2.5 cr., 2 lec., 1 studio/lab hrs., from Major Area
• Add FM 109 First Year Experience II, 2 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., as Major Area
• Add FM 110 Product Elements and Principles, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs. to Major Area
• Add Major Area Elective(s) choice, 3 cr., to Major Area
• Drop TS 111 Fundamentals of Textiles, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from Related Area
• Add TS 110 Product Elements and Principles Laboratory, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs. as Related Area

Semester 3:

• Drop FM 224 Merchandising Math Applications, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Drop FM 244 Product Development, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Add FM 204 Innovation in Product Development, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 205 Fashion Marketing and Digital Technology, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 203 Business Intelligence in Buying and Planning, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add Major Area Elective choice, 3 cr.
• Drop Related Area Elective(s) choice, 1.5 cr., from Related Area

Semester 4:

• Drop FM 225 Fashion Merchandising, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Major Area
• Add FM 206 Strategies of Merchandising, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add FM 207 Retail Strategies, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Major Area
• Add Related Area Elective Choice, 3 cr., to Related Area

Update Electives on Major Page:

• Remove FM 212 Case Studies in Fashion Marketing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from list of Major Area Electives
• Remove FM 245 Fashion Forecasting for Merchandisers, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from list of Major Area Electives
• Remove FM 491 Summer Internship: Fashion Merchandising in London, 4 cr., from list of Major Area Electives
• Remove MG 153 Excel for Business, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from list of Related Area Electives
• Remove CL 112 Faces and Places in Fashion, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs., from list of Related Area Electives
• Add AC 141 Introduction to Journalism, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to list of Related Area Electives
• Add AC 171 Mass Communications, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to list of Related Area Electives
• Add CG 121 Applications of Social Media, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to list of Related Area Electives
• Add TS 215 The History of Textile Trade and Technology, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs to list of Related Area Electives
• Add TS 261 Introduction to Weft Knitting Principles, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs. to list of Related Area Electives
• Change IC 296, IC 297 to IC 296/297 or IC 298 Internship in list of Related Area Electives
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved

Fashion Business Management BS Degree Program

• Add FM 492 International Product Development Practicum, 4 cr., 4 lec. hrs., to list of Major Area Electives
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved

• New course FM 203 Business Intelligence in Planning and Buying, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): MA 080 or MA 081 if required (SAYS REMEDIAL MATH on CIM FORM)
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course addresses business analytics used by merchants, product developers, planners, wholesale sales, and more.  Students are prepared to think critically, measure, and analyze the financial elements (key performance indicators) used in the fashion business.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course FM 303 Fashion Business Law, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course provides a practical introduction to the legal environment of the fashion industry. Students learn to anticipate and manage the key legal issues and problems faced by fashion designers and companies from the start-up phase though branding, sourcing, sales, and distribution phases. 
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change prerequisites of FM 222 Import Buying, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from FM 224 to FM 108
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change prerequisites of FM 251 Small Store Fashion Retailing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from FM 224 to FM 108
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved
• Change prerequisites of FM 492 International Product Development Practicum, 4 cr., 4 lec. hrs., from FM 244 to FM 110 and FM 204
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action: Approved
• New course FM 108 First Year Experience I, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course is part one of a two-part first year experience course that covers the evolution of fashion and the relationships between fashion industry sectors. Students begin to formulate their career path and understand the importance of “Brand You” Technology platforms widely used in the industry are introduced to provide the skills for a successful college introduction to fashion business management.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course FM 109 First Year Experience II, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): FM 108 First Year Experience I
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course is the second part of the first year experience series.  Students delve into the history of retailing and retailers, and concentrate on retailer strategies and positioning with relation to various store types.  They explore the global supply chain from concept to consumer with a focus on sustainability and ethics. 
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course FM 110 Product Elements and Principles, 2 cr., 2 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): TS 110 Product Elements and Principles Laboratory
  Description: Students learn the key components necessary for development of fashion apparel products. They gain experience in identifying apparel construction techniques, fabric strategies, product processes, bill of materials (costing), global sourcing, and learn key apparel terminology to develop garment prototypes.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Deactivation of FM 202 The Marketing of Menswear, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved
• New course FM 204 Innovation in Product Development, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): FM 110 Product Elements and Principles
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Introduces students to the processes of apparel product development, including planning, forecasting, fabric, silhouette, size specifications, pricing, and sourcing.  Students examine the best practices and innovative approaches for apparel product development in the apparel fashion industry in order to compete in today’s competitive retail environment. 
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course FM 205 Fashion Marketing and Digital Technology, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Focuses on marketing in the context of the global fashion industry. Topics include research, analysis, market segmentation, target customer identification, the marketing mix, strategic planning, brand strategy and positioning,  customer relationships, social media, and mobile marketing, as well as the use of online analytics and new technologies.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course FM 206 Strategies of Merchandising, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): FM 108 First Year Experience I, FM 109 First Year Experience II, and FM 203 Business Intelligence in Buying and Planning
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Focuses on various merchandising decision-making paths used in the fashion industry. They review a variety of businesses and develop hands-on strategies targeted to achieve business goals. A succession of team-driven strategies is developed, culminating in the creation of a business ePortfolio that illustrates their business knowledge and career objectives.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course FM 207 Retail Strategies, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Explores current practices in the retail industry. Topics and disciplines include retail landscape, channel classification, industry segments, retail market strategies, data analytics, customer relationship management, financial strategy, supply chain structures and retail management.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Deactivation of BL 201 Business Law for the Artist, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved

Home Products Development

Home Products Development BS Degree Program

• Add IC 496 Senior Internship B: Career Planning and IC 497 Senior Internship C: Career Planning as a Related Area Elective choice
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

Production Management

Production Management BS Degree Program:

• Drop PL 211 Informal Logic: A Guide to Clear Thinking, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Semester 8 Liberal Arts
• Add PL 300 Business Ethics, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Semester 8 Liberal Arts
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Update course of study for MG 108 Apparel and Home Textile Products, 2 cr., 1 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2019
  Action: Approved

Technical Design

• New course TC 202 Computerized Pattern Corrections and 3D Avatar Fitting, 2 cr., 4 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): PM 233 or PM 273 or PM 255 or approval of chairperson
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course focuses on garment fit analysis and pattern corrections using the two major CAD programs used in the apparel industry. Students learn advanced computerized patternmaking using Gerber Accumark PDS (Pattern Design System) and 3D virtual garment fitting using Optitex PDS. By analyzing garment fittings in the virtual environment, students learn connections between fit issues and pattern corrections.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Related Area Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020 
  Action:  Approved

Textile Development and Marketing

• New course TS 110 Product Elements and Principles Laboratory, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): FM 110
  Description: This course is the lab component for FM 110. This course focuses on the understanding of textiles (knit and woven), and the details to consider when building a product in the Men’s, Women’s and Children’s apparel businesses.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Summer 2019
  Action:  Approved

School of Liberal Arts

English and Communication Studies

• Update prerequisites and offer online delivery of EN 200 Digital Writing, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs. Prerequisites updated from EN 121 to EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved
  
• Update prerequisites and offer online delivery of EN 201 Organizational Communication and Workplace Relationships, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs. Prerequisites updated from EN 121 to EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved
• Online delivery of EN 202 Women Write New York, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved

• Add EN 280B Special Topics in English: Comparative World Literature – Revolutions, Uprisings and Resistance, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to Ethics and Sustainability minor; update course of study Requested date of Implementation: Summer 2019
  Action: Approved

• New course EN 305 Arab Women and the War Story (Honors), 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): qualification for Presidential Scholars Program, or 3.5 GPA with the approval of dean for Liberal Arts
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course aims to provide students with an overview of cultural productions by women of the Arab world in the 20th and 21st centuries through an examination of different contemporary literary texts where Arab women communicate their responses to the social, political, religious, and engendered conditions of their respective nations at war.
  Proposed General Education: Proposed for G7 Humanities and G9 Other World Civilizations Minor(s): English: Literature, English: Writing, Ethics and Sustainability, International Politics, Middle East and North African Studies and Women and Gender Studies
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

Film, Media and Performing Arts

• New course FI 112 First-Year Production I, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course introduces students to the aesthetic and technical aspects of film production, including the use of camera, lenses, lighting, editing and sound. In-class workshops and lectures give an overview of production skills and different modes of film making. Students hone their observational skills, communicate visual ideas with clarity, and develop their ability to create films as trained and informed filmmakers.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Summer 2019
  Action:  Approved

• Propose FI 205 Producing for Film, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., for general education designation The Arts (G6).
  Course approved by SUNY for G6 The Arts on 04/25/2019
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action:  Approved

• Cleanup course record for FI 326 Major Directors: Charlie Chaplin and Frank Capra, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., to include previously approved general education designation Humanities (G7)
  Action: No approval necessary, course already approved for Humanities (G7)
• Course FI 327 Post Production Digital FX, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., proposed for general education designation The Arts (G6)
  Course approved by SUNY for G6 The Arts on 03/20/2019
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change prerequisites of FI 327 Post Production Digital FX, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from FI 232 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Course FI 332 The Science Fiction Film, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., proposed for general education designation Humanities (G7)
  Course approved by SUNY for G7 Humanities on 03/14/2019
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Course FI 333 Film Genres: Animation, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., proposed for general education designation G6 The Arts and Humanities (G7)
  Course approved by SUNY for G6 The Arts on 03/12/2019 and G7 Humanities on 03/14/2019
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action:  Approved

• Update course title of FI 361 from Junior Production I to Third-Year Production I, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved
  
• Update course title of FI 362 from Junior Production II to Third-Year Production II, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved
  
• Update course title of FI 462 from Production II to Fourth-Year Production II, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2019
  Action: Approved
  
• Change course title of PE 215, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Dance in New York: A Survey of Live Performance to Seeing Dance Live; update course of study and online delivery
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2019
  Action: Approved
• Deactivation of the following courses:
  • PE 112 Folk Dance, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs
  • PE 115 Skiing, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs
  • PE 121 Bowling, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs
  • PE 142 Gymnastics/Tumbling, 1 cr., 2 studio/lab hrs
    Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
    Action:  Approved

History of Art

• Online delivery of HA 201 History of Fashion Photography, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action: Approved
• New course HA 235 Art, Technology and Empire in the Ancient World: Greece and Persia, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: An introduction to monumental Greek and Persian palace and temple architecture and its decoration in the Eastern Mediterranean and West/Central Asia before and after Alexander “the Great.” Students learn about the region’s history, technological traditions and innovations in building, function, furnishing and ornament, and about the legacies of ancient Greek and Western Asian architecture in the modern world.
  Proposed General Education: Proposed for G7 Humanities, G6 The Arts and G9 Other World Civilizations
  Minor(s): History of Art, Middle East and North African Studies
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course HA 236 Queering Art History and Western Visual Culture, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Students are introduced to the historical and social contexts and theorization of LGBTQIA presence and perspective, primarily in Europe and the US, from three angles: the history of artistic production by queer artists; representations of non-binary sexuality in art and popular imagery; and queering as a mode of reception and interpretation.
  Proposed General Education: Proposed for G7 Humanities
  Minor(s): History of Art, LGBTQIA Studies and Women and Gender Studies
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

Modern Languages and Cultures

• Change prerequisites of IT 312 Italian Fashion Culture, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs., from IT 213 or permission of instructor to IT 214 or permission of instructor
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New cross-listed course MC/FI 207 Devouring the Screen: Food in Film, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): FI 111 or permission of instructor
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: An exploration of world cinema through the theme of gastronomy. Students learn how food is depicted across various cinematic genres and cultural contexts. Analysis focuses on the development of the “food film” and how cinematic and televisual representations of food communicate issues of gender, economics, politics, sexuality, and ethnic identity.
  Proposed General Education: Humanities (G7)
  Minor(s): Film and Media Studies
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course MC 302 Faire La Cuisine: French Food and Identity, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course examines the construction of France’s culinary identity, the power of its influence, and how its reputation continues to be maintained. Students explore a variety of texts including recipes, cookbooks, etiquette guides, menus, articles, and restaurant reviews, as well as works of fiction, autobiographies, and films. Conducted in English.
  Proposed General Education: Proposed for G5 Western Civilization and G7 Humanities
  Minor(s): French
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action:  Approved

Social Sciences

• Online delivery of HI 208 American History through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs. Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Update course title of HI 393 to add “Honors”. New title is New York City and the Invention of America (Honors)
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved
• Add course to American Studies and History minors and update course of study of HI 393 New York City and the Invention of America (Honors), 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs. Course form updated to indicate previous approval from SUNY for General Education designation G10 American History
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2019
  Action:  Approved
  
• Update course title of HI 394 to add “Honors”. New title is Rebellion and Resistance in America (Honors)
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved
  
• Update course title of HI 395 to add “Honors”. New title is Big Ideas in History: Smith, Darwin, Marx, Freud (Honors)
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved
  
• New cross-listed course PL 2XX Introduction to Political Philosophy, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course is an introduction to texts in the canon of political philosophy. Students will survey ancient and contemporary thinkers such as: Cicero, Aristotle, Barack Obama, Sibyl Schwarzenbach, and Edward Said. Through engaging with these texts in writing and class discussion, students will develop their own ideas about politics and philosophy.
  Proposed General Education: Proposed for G5 Western Civilization and G7 Humanities
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Not Approved
• New cross-listed course SS 101 Mathematical Economics, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course helps students in creative fields develop quantitative skills in economics that are important for academic success, preparation for careers or graduate school, and entrepreneurial endeavors. The course empowers students to master quantitative skills in a supportive environment with applications to the fashion industry and other creative fields.
  Proposed General Education: Approved for G4 Social Sciences
  Minor(s): Economics
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved
• Change prerequisites of SS 237 Industrial Psychology, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from SS 131 or approval of chair to none; request general education designation G4 Social Sciences
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved (course previously approved for G4 Social Sciences by SUNY) 

• Change prerequisites of SS 301 Luxury: A Socio-Cultural Perspective, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from SS 171 or SS 277 or SS 374 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Online delivery of SS 304 Introduction to Caribbean Studies, 3 cr., 3 lec., hrs.
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change prerequisites of SS 306 Kimono and Fashion: A Socio-Cultural Perspective, 3 cr., 3 lec., hrs., from SS 171 or SS 277 or SS 374 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approve

• New course SS 309 Tattoos and Body Modification: Social Stigma and Acceptance, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): SS 171 or SS 277 or SS 306 or SS 374
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course examines tattoos and various types of body modification, such as facial piercing and scarification, in Asian, Southeast Asian and Polynesian cultures. Students are introduced to ethnographic studies on tattoos and other corporal adornment practices and learn how the biological human body is transformed into a social canvas.
  Proposed General Education: Social Sciences (G4) and Other World Civilizations (G9)
  Minor(s): Ethnic Dress in a Global Context and Sociology
  Type of Course: Liberal Arts Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Change course title of SS 309 from Tattoos and Body Modification: Social Stigma and Acceptance to Tattoos and Body Modification, 3 cr., 3 lec., hrs.; change prerequisites from SS 171 or SS 277 or SS 306 or SS 374 to none
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action:  Approved

• Add SS 397 Religion and Global Politics (Honors), 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., to the Asian Minor
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2020
  Action: Approved
• Update course title of SS 444 to add “Honors”. New title is Presidential Scholars Senior Seminar (Honors)
  Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
  Action: Approved

School of Graduate Studies

Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management

Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management MPS degree program:

• Moving major area required courses from one semester to another:
  • Move CF 513 Corporate Finance for Managers, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Summer Session I to Semester
  • Move CF 510 Cosmetic Product Innovations, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Semester 2 to Summer Session I
  • Move CF 675 Global Supply Chain Management, 1.5 cr., 1.5 lec. hrs, from Semester 3 to Winter Session 2
  • Move CF 665 Building a Social Brand, 1.5 cr., 1.5 lec. hrs, from Winter Session 2 to Semester 3
    Requested date of Implementation: Winter 2020
    Action:  Approved

Fashion Design

• New special topic course MF 531B Special Topics: Umbrella Topic: Fashion in TRANS:FORM:LATION, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Like Fashion the English language has many dialects, accents and diverse slang. Communication can often be complex, even more so when communicating to those from other countries. This course focuses on and explores Translation and Mis-Translation as a design tool.
  Proposed None
  Type of Course: Elective
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2019
  Action:  Approved

Illustration

Illustration MFA Degree Program:

• Move MI 571 Integrating Digital with Traditional Media, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs., from Spring semester 2 to Fall semester 1
• Move MI 641 Creative Writing for Illustrators, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs., from Fall semester 3 to Spring semester 2
• Change thesis requirement for the MFA to a qualifying paper
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2020
  Action:  Approved

• New course MI 605 Qualifying Research Paper I, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Students are guided on the planning, research, writing, and evaluation of their Qualifying Research Paper. Students complete and submit a topic, abstract, outline, a historical overview. Students also begin a current state of art section, and begin collecting imagery and illustrative examples.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Fall 2021
  Action:  Approved

• New course MI 606 Qualifying Research Paper II, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: Students complete writing and prepare their qualifying paper for publication and presentation. Emphasis is placed on editing and evaluating the paper’s content, as well as design for print and public presentation.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2022
  Action:  Approved

• New course MI 607 Studio Visits: New York, 3 cr., 3 lec. hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course is a companion to MI 631 Studio Visits: Los Angeles. This course provides students with face-to-face interactions with East coast-based professional illustrators, animators, and art directors through in person meetings at studio and office visits in New York and Philadelphia.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2022
  Action:  Approved

• New course MI 608 Printmaking and Artist’s Books, 3 cr., 1 lec., 4 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course exposes students to the process of planning and creating hand-printed artist’s books and unique editions using traditional printmaking techniques. Emphasis is placed on narrative and sequential projects, and students are encouraged to conceive fully considered book projects and editions of multiples.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2022
  Action:  Approved

• New course MI 700 Studio Workshop, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course emphasizes experimentation and exploration of materials and studio practices. Students are encouraged to expand their artistic voices and develop their professional identity. They collaborate with classmates on a large scale public art project. The concepts and content of MI 792 are reinforced.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2023 
  Action:  Approved

• New course MI 610 Qualifying Research Paper Workshop, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs. Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course introduces students to the parameters and scope of the Qualifying Research Paper. Students identify a possible topic and begin initial planning.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Summer 2021
  Action:  Approved

• New course MI 700 Studio Workshop, 3 cr., 2 lec., 2 studio/lab hrs.
  Prerequisite(s): None
  Co-requisite(s): None
  Description: This course emphasizes experimentation and exploration of materials and studio practices. Students are encouraged to expand their artistic voices and develop their professional identity. They collaborate with classmates on a large scale public art project. The concepts and content of MI 792 are reinforced.
  Proposed General Education: None
  Minor(s): None
  Type of Course: Major Area Required
  Requested date of Implementation: Spring 2023 
  Action:  Approved